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WM08 TLY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,905 mi
Last recorded226,905 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 TLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 226,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 225,389 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 225,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 225,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 219,362 miles

Engine won't rev past 3k rpm

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside outer / inner sill has heavy impact damage, enough to split b pillar from 1/4 panel, not within 30cms of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine, appears to be from turbo / intercooler pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Scratch ion windscreen from prolonged use of defective wiper blade

Fail 25 Aug 2020 219,361 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak from turbo, wont rev past 3k rpm (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 'm' and 'l' characters no longer black (now red) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease / water mixture (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected les broken and emits white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer / inner sill has heavy impact damage, enough to split b pillar from 1/4 panel, not within 30cms of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine, appears to be from turbo / intercooler pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Scratch ion windscreen from prolonged use of defective wiper blade

Pass 29 Aug 2019 207,213 miles

Central Front oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2018 195,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 189,255 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front siderepeater lens broken, but emitting white light

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer sill/step area badly damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 176,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 152,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 152,459 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,936 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 125,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,704 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,873 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,613 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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WM08 TLY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 TLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM08 TLY registered?

WM08 TLY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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